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“A caring congregation
nurturing spiritual growth and demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ.” |
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The Bath
Church
United Church of Christ
Founded 1818
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The Tenth day of February in the Year of our Lord 2008
8:30 & 11:00 O’clock |
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+ Order of
Worship +
The First Sunday
in Lent
February 10,
2008
WELCOME
Welcome to The
Bath Church on this Sunday in Epiphany as we celebrate the manifestation
of gifts in the art that surrounds us. We especially welcome those who
are guests with us today. We look forward to giving you a "Welcome Bag"
as you leave the sanctuary so that you can become better acquainted with
us. Thank you for coming to worship, and we hope that you will join us
each Sunday.
PRELUDE: Brass
Choir
- As the Prelude
begins, let us with silence prepare our hearts for worship -
WORDS OF COMMUNITY
INTEREST
MOMENTS OF SILENT
PRAYER AND PREPARATION
p CALL TO WORSHIP:
Leader:
People:
Leader:
People:
Leader:
People:
All:
p HYMN OF PRAISE: No.
p
COMMUNITY PRAYER:
In silence we
bring our prayers of confession….
p SILENT PRAYER • WORDS OF ASSURANCE •
PASSING GOD’S PEACE: "May the peace of Christ be with you."
p RESPONSE: No.
SCRIPTURE READING:
ANTHEM:
Brass Choir
SCRIPTURE READING:
THE CHILDREN’S
MOMENT (After which children age six and under may leave for childcare)
p HYMN OF PREPARATION: No.
SERMON:
THE OFFERING OF
OUR TITHES AND GIFTS
THE OFFERTORY
MUSIC:
(8:30) And I
Did Nothing David Lentz
(11:00) What
You Have Done For Me Tony Alonso
p THE DOXOLOGY No. 34
PRAYER CONCERNS
AND CELEBRATIONS
Pastor: The
Lord be with you.
People: And
also with you.
PASTORAL PRAYER
AND LORD’S PRAYER ("sins")
p HYMN OF COMMITMENT: No.
p THE BENEDICTION AND BLESSING
Our tradition
is to hold hands during the singing of the Benediction.
Go now in
peace, never be afraid.
God will go
with you each hour of every day.
Go now in
peace, in faith, and in love.
p POSTLUDE: Be Thou My Vision
Edward Broughton
p All that are able are invited to stand.
PARTICIPANTS
TODAY
Clergy:
Rev. Mark Frey (preaching), Rev. Jim Cunningham
Lay Leader:
(8:30) Lisa Kindleburg; (11:00) Matt Lukac
Children’s
Moment: Jim Cunningham
Music:
Debbie Heubeck, Music Ministries Director, Jeff Sonoda, Organist;
Prelude: Brass Choir; Offertory: (8:30) Chancel Choir, (11:00) Pam
Simpson, Suzanne Allen, Chris Moore, Linda Black, Ross Black; Dawn
Hubbard, Flute;
Acolytes:
(8:30) Olivia Carpenter, Maggie McGuigan; (11:00) Harrison Meek,
Meredith Mozik
The flowers on the
altar are given in loving memory of George Bouton from his family.
LARGE PRINT
BULLETINS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE USHERS
WE ENCOURAGE
PARENTS TO USE OUR NURSERIES: We have two nurseries, both located on the
2nd floor. Room 209 is for infants through 18 months and Room 207
is for toddlers 18 months to 3 years (for your child’s safety, a pager must
be used while your child is in child care). Children 4 years through 1st
grade may go to the Care Room after the children’s moment. It’s located on
the second floor in Room 204. If at any time you need assistance, please
speak to one of the ushers.
BIRTHDAYS:
Feb. 10: Bob
Kepley, Joanne Shamp, Vickie Ayers, Lori Cox, Laura Ephlin, Kay McIntyre
Feb. 11: Bob
Williams, Pam Kokomoor
Feb. 12: Ann
Drennon, Hannah Toneff, Chris Willman, Ed Hanten
Feb. 13: Ben
Dorner, Rebecca Lingafelter, Robert Sampson
Feb. 15: Pam
Buffing ton, Julia Cadnum, Beth Pirsh, Chris Galucci
Feb. 16: Graham
Hicks
Feb. 17: Caroline
Appel
ANNIVERSARIES:
Feb. 10: Lois Jean
& Lester Eckart
Feb. 12: Jeannie &
Jack Warner
Feb. 13: Betty &
Fred Merryweather
Feb. 14: Fran &
Bob Williams
Feb. 15: Faye &
Walter Reid
A Stephen Ministry Congregation
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Room to
Worship, Serve and Grow
"A caring
congregation nurturing spiritual growth and demonstrating the love
of Jesus Christ."
OFFICE
HOURS: MONDAY – FRIDAY: 9:00 AM TO 4:30 PM |
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THE
STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSIONS are underway and have been very well
attended. While we have scheduled the sessions by peer group, you
are welcome to any session that fits within your schedule. We are
also happy to take written comments if you are unable to attend one
of the sessions or if you would prefer this form of communication.
Thank you to all who have attended a session so far and I look
forward to the remaining sessions, which are as follows:
Empty
Nesters: February 10; Life Experience Adults (70+):February 17.
All sessions are between services at 9:45 in the Community Room.
NEW MEMBER
INQUIRY CLASSES: A series of three classes for persons
interested in joining Bath Church will be held in February. Bath
Church will receive new members on Sunday, March 2nd
during both services of worship. The classes will be held at 9:45am
on Sunday morning in the Bridal Lounge, Room 106 on February
10, 17 and 24. The classes include discussions about Bath
Church traditions and faith, the United Church of Christ, meeting
the church staff and leadership, and a tour of the building. If you
are interested in exploring membership in Bath Church, please
contact Kathy Price (330-864-2253) or Rev. Frey.
CHICK
FLICK! The Evening Women's Group will be hosting a movie night
on Thursday, February 21 at 7:00pm in Room 208. We'll
vote on watching either "The Devil Wears Prada" or "The Nanny
Diaries". Popcorn and beverages provided. Babysitting is
available, but please call to reserve. Contact Lisa Martin by
Tuesday, February 19th at 330-665-2232.
GOSPEL
MEETS SYMPHONY - Once again we will join with our friends at Mt.
Zion to attend "Gospel meets Symphony" on Saturday Feb. 23rd
at EJ Thomas Hall at 8 PM. We will have the same seats as last year
(Grand Tier rows E-F-G in the center). The $30 tickets will be
offered at a group rate of $20 to all members and guests. Tom Clark
will be selling tickets between the services in the Narthex on
Sundays February 3, 10, & 17. Invite a friend and make plans to join
us.
PERSONAL
HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICES are available at the Sound Booth for
use during Church Services. A CD copy of a service can be obtained
by contacting the Sound Booth attendant or submitting a request to
the Church Office.
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WEDNESDAY
BIBLE STUDY with Rev Frey continues this Wednesday at 1:30pm and
7:00pm in the Community Room. The class will study the book of Acts
of the Apostles. Plan to come and bring a friend!!!
LIVING THE
QUESTION 2.0: Adult Ed class offered three times a week-
Wednesdays 1:30 & 7:00pm and Sundays 9:45am. See display in Narthex.
The ice
and snow may come and go, but one thing is for certain, The
Youth Group needs your help with the upcoming play: One Foot in
Heaven. Right now, we're looking for some furniture, so if you
are tripping over any of the following items, please call Elsa's
Fritts’ cell:
330-607-7758 and leave a message, e-mail her:
elsafritts@mac.com or hand
her a note :)
Book
Stand, high-backed couch; two rockers (not necessarily matching);
tall bookcase, hall tree & umbrella stand, wall telephone
(1910-ish); rag rug; ukulele (not a good one); sewing box; black Dr.
bag. That's it for now, but look forward to more. The play is the
weekend of March 14. We will need this stuff at church by at least
Feb. 24 (we'll need the practice). Save an evening to come see us!
Thank you, Sr. High Youth group
ALTAR
FLOWERS: The flower chart for 2008 is available in the Sacristy
to sign up for donations of altar flowers. If you would like to
recognize a special event, honor a loved one, or make a memorial
please put your name and phone number along side of the date. We
thank you for the gift of the beautiful flowers that grace our altar
each Sunday. Please contact the Altar Guild Chairperson, Nancy Blind
if you have questions.
MICAH
MOVIE NIGHT: "AMAZING GRACE" Sat. Feb. 16 at
7p.m. in the Community Room. Rated PG. 9th Century
British Parliament is set back on its heels when the idealistic
young zealot, William Wilberforce takes a seat. As a young man, his
minister, John Newton, author of the classic hymn, Amazing Grace,
mentored Wilberforce. Newton instilled in Wilberforce a sense of the
value of human life that lead him to launch an investigation
followed by decades of lobbying to abolish the British slave trade.
In the process, Wilberforce sacrifices the friendship of his fellow
parliamentarian, William Pitt the Younger, his status and his own
health. Strengthened by the loving support of his wife, Barbara, he
eventually sees justice served. Based on actual events, this story
seeks to show how a man and a song changed the world.
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NEXT
WEEK: February 17, 2008
The
Second Sunday in Lent
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